ChristiaNet Poll Finds That Evangelicals Are Addicted to Porn

HOUSTON, TX -- (MARKET WIRE) -- August 7, 2006 -- If there could be one place protected from the
cancerous infection of pornography and sexual misconducts, one would assume
that the Christian church would be that sanctuary. But, recent research is
revealing that no one is immunized against the vice-grip clutches of sexual
addictive behaviors. The people who struggle with the repeated pursuit of
sexual gratification include church members, deacons, staff, and yes, even
clergy. And, to the surprise of many, a large number of women in the
church have become victim to this widespread problem. Recently, the
world's most visited Christian website, ChristiaNet.com, conducted a survey
asking site visitors eleven questions about their personal sexual conduct.
(http://www.christianet.com)

Amazingly, there were one thousand responses to the poll conducted by
ChristiaNet.com. ChristiaNet.com partnered with Second Glance Ministries
in evaluating the poll responses and it seems the Christian community is
struggling with many of the same "temptations" that the secular society is
faced with.

"The poll results indicate that 50% of all Christian men and 20% of all
Christian women are addicted to pornography," said Clay Jones, founder and
President of Second Glance Ministries whose ministry objectives include
providing people with information which will enable them to fully
understand the impact of today's societal issues. 60% of the women who
answered the survey admitted to having significant struggles with lust; 40%
admitted to being involved in sexual sin in the past year; and 20% of the
church-going female participants struggle with looking at pornography on an
ongoing basis.

"There have been dynamic paradigm shifts in the behavior of Christians over
the last four years," explained Jones. "Technology [the Internet] has
allowed pornography to flood the market place beyond a controllable level."
Jones' ministry also includes providing Christian intervention programs for
churches and for individuals. All of Second Glance Ministries' services
are free and recipients may remain anonymous.

"We directed over 100,000 inquiries to Second Glance Ministries in one
year," stated ChristiaNet.com's President, Bill Cooper. "We are seeing an
escalation to the problem in both men and women who regularly attend
church." ChristiaNet.com is committed to addressing the devastating
consequences that sexual addictions can have on a family and society by
providing a safe environment for blogging discussions and referrals.